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Chapter 15. Struggling with Communication? How This App Supports People with Aphasia
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Chapter 15. Struggling with Communication? How This App Supports People with Aphasia

Has aphasia made communication challenging for you or a loved one? Are conversations more difficult? This video is for you. In this insightful discussion, we explore how Omilía, a speech therapy app, is helping individuals with aphasia reconnect with their loved ones and regain confidence in communication. You'll hear from David Cosel, a senior iOS engineer who created Omilía after witnessing his own mother-in-law’s struggle with aphasia.

If you’re a:

✔️ Person with aphasia looking for tools to support your communication

✔️ Caregiver searching for ways to help a loved one reconnect

✔️ Speech therapist looking for technology to complement and enhance therapy sessions

✔️ Community member passionate about supporting accessibility and communication …

then this video will introduce you to a tool designed to support recovery and connection. ❤️

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GFPOn0d6qHVfRSfxipe9Ybxp83wtVugvDrPOSnbinDg/edit?usp=sharing

Time Stamps:

02:45 - The Inspiration Behind Omilía: A Family’s Experience with Aphasia

06:05 - Understanding Aphasia & Its Impact on Communication

06:54 - The Gaps in Traditional Speech Therapy Tools

08:59 - What Makes Omilía Unique for Aphasia Support?

11:45 - Does This App Replace Therapy? How It Complements Speech Recovery

13:25 - Who Can Benefit? Patients, Caregivers, and Therapists

15:51 - AI & The Future of Assistive Communication Technology

Contact Information: David Cosel

-David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cosel/

-Omilía's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omil%C3%ADa

-Omilía's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omilia_app/

-Omilía App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omil%C3%ADa/id1602156122

Contact Information-Jourdan Saunders

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jourdansaunders/

-Website: https://www.theresourcekey.com/

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